Sarah Graser
Montpelier,VA
Summary
I am a driven and dependable professional with a strong background in legal documentation, court procedures, and administrative support. My proven track record with the Hanover County Circuit Court shows my ability to work quickly and effectively by myself, or alongside a team, to achieve goals and represent myself, and my workplace, in a positive light.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Clerk Supervisor
Hanover County Circuit Court
Hanover, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Supervises a group of deputy clerks in the Criminal Division
- Trains new hires and ensures that staff members are kept up to date on changes in, and updates to, the Code of Virginia
- Creates the Criminal Division's daily rotation schedule
- Acts as a liaison between the Clerk's Office, judges, law enforcement, probation offices, and attorneys
- Works with Circuit Court judges to ensure that courts are always covered, and the work performed in the courtroom is organized, timely, and in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the preferences of the individual judge
- Creates and implements policies and procedures for the Criminal Division
- Receives and files pleadings/correspondence from defendants, attorneys, and other business offices
- Processes confidential information (search warrants, concealed handgun permits, Court-ordered evaluations, sealed court documents, employee information, etc.)
- Processes payment vouchers for attorneys, expert witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, evaluators, etc.
- Operates computer programs used in the office setting, including Supreme Court programs as well as Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledgeable of all aspects of the work of deputies supervised and handles a partial workload in conjunction with supervisory duties
- Reports issues to supervising staff
- Receives and responds to mail in a timely fashion
Deputy Clerk
Hanover County Circuit Court
Hanover, VA
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Prepared the required documents for court proceedings
- In the courtroom, I provided case background to the judge, completed courtroom paperwork in a quick manner, managed exhibits, and placed parties under oath.
- Updated systems with trial outcomes, complied files, and forwarded essential documents to attorneys, correctional facilities, and defendants
- Assisted attorneys, law enforcement officers, and the public in providing current case information, payment inquiries, and previous criminal case documents
- Processed incoming legal filings and responded to requests for information
- Created case files for certified and appealed cases, as well as direct indictments
- Worked with our financial management system to update defendants' cost/fines and managed payment agreements
- Reported to, and completed tasks assigned by, the Deputy Clerk Supervisor
- Helped to maintain the docket and followed set schedules for our Criminal Division's office rotation
- Served as backup for fellow coworkers
Store Employment Associate
Martin's Food
Ashland, VA
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted store managers with daily tasks
- Acted as a liaison between associates and management
- Reviewed employment applications
- Answered phone calls from individuals inquiring into their application status
- Contacted applicants to schedule interviews
- Conducted interviews
- Entered confidential employee information into the store's employment system
- Created and maintained associate files
- Helped associates to view online paystubs, enroll in direct deposit, and check benefits and pay
- Prioritized daily duties
- Maintained inventory of employee uniform items
Checkout Coach
Martin's Food
Ashland, VA
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Assisted customers at the customer service desk with complaints, refunds, Western Union money transfers, money orders, lottery transactions, etc.
- Performed overrides for system errors and keyed in items not recognized
- Responded to managers' requests
- Trained new hires on cash register procedures, bagging groceries, and collecting shopping carts
- Counted money, made change, and checked end-of-day financial reports
- Ensured a clean, safe environment for employees and customers
- Coordinated employee meal breaks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2016
Associate of Science - Humanities And Social Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05-2014
Skills
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Computer literacy
- Innovative
- Dedicated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Clerk Supervisor
Hanover County Circuit Court
12.2021 - Current
Deputy Clerk
Hanover County Circuit Court
09.2016 - 12.2021
Store Employment Associate
Martin's Food
10.2015 - 08.2017
Checkout Coach
Martin's Food
05.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science - Humanities And Social Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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